Ecclesiastes 10:1

New Century Version

Dead flies can make even perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can spoil wisdom.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:2

Jehu son of Hanani, a seer, went out to meet him and said to the king, “Why did you help evil people? Why do you love those who hate the Lord? That is the reason the Lord is angry with you.

Nehemiah 13:26

Foreign women made King Solomon of Israel sin. There was never a king like him in any of the nations. God loved Solomon and made him king over all Israel, but foreign women made him sin.

Nehemiah 6:13

They paid him to frighten me so I would do this and sin. Then they could give me a bad name to shame me.

Job 6:3

My sadness would be heavier than the sand of the seas. No wonder my words seem careless.

Exodus 30:25

and mix all these things like a perfume to make a holy olive oil. This special oil must be put on people and things to make them ready for service to God.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.

Haggai 2:12

Suppose a person carries in the fold of his clothes some meat made holy for the Lord. If that fold touches bread, cooked food, wine, olive oil, or some other food, will that be made holy?’ ” The priests answered, “No.”

Haggai 2:13

Then Haggai said, “A person who touches a dead body will become unclean. If he touches any of these foods, will it become unclean, too?” The priests answered, “Yes, it would become unclean.”